Bloomington Briefing

February 2011

Volume 19, No. 1

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Bloomington Briefing

Schermerhorn Nursery truck full of sod in the 1950s.
Lilly Christensen owned and operated Schermerhorn Nursery, one of the first nurseries in Bloomington.

Page 1.

  • Bloomington Yesterday – Farming is a family tradition for local resident.
  • South Loop vision comes alive.
  • Rambler Redo series on the Web.
  • Come inside at Dwan – Clubhouse open year-round.
  • Recycle old thermostats.

Page 2.

  • Looking to the future – Building on our community’s competitive advantages.
  • Changes made to City Animal Ordinance.

Page 3.

  • Financial update – City Council approves 2011 property tax levy.
  • Penn-American District – Plans for development move forward.
  • Highway 169 gets a makeover.
  • Traffic safety.
  • Animal Control Corner.

Page 4.

  • Earth Action Heroes.
  • 2011 Citywide Curbside Cleanup.
  • Resolve to reuse and recycle in 2011.
  • Protecting our natural areas.

Page 5.

  • Free tax preparation services.
  • Global vendors sought.
  • Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit – With Japanese culture, cuisine and more.
  • Going for the gold.
  • Third Annual Youth Leadership Retreat.
  • A sweet treat – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Creekside.
  • Become a volunteer.

Page 6.

  • Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (BFAC) -- Discounted season passes for residents.
  • Summer Spectrum -- Super Sign-Up Saturday!
  • The hunt is on!
  • Flip out! Gymnastics program combines fitness with fun.
  • Major trail reconstruction coming soon.
  • Batter up! Play America’s favorite game.
  • Improve your pitch.
  • Born Again Jocks – Enjoy indoor volleyball.

Page 7.

  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Schneider Theater performances and events.
  • On Patrol – The art of safe travel.
  • Get your passport at Civic Plaza.
  • Taste of Chocolate.

Page 8.

  • Meet a volunteer firefighter.
  • Smokers fire safety 101.
  • Time to plant some trees– Annual tree sale adds hundreds of trees to landscape.
  • Improving physical fitness and nutrition.
  • Play every day– Promoting healthy lifestyles.

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